Heat records were smashed across much of Europe this week, leaving officials searching for short- and longer-term solutions to help people endure temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tag: Germany
A Heat Wave Bakes Europe, Where Air-Conditioning Is Scarce
Temperatures broke records, but while air-conditioning use is up among Europeans, it remains far less common than elsewhere in the world.
Ad Tool Facebook Built to Fight Disinformation Doesn’t Work as Advertised
The social network’s new ad library is so flawed, researchers say, that it is effectively useless as a way to track political messaging.
Angela Merkel ‘Feels Solidarity’ for Congresswomen Targeted by Trump
The chancellor said the president’s “go back” comment ran counter to her impression of what had made America strong.
Greens Are the New Hope for Europe’s Center. For the Far Right, They’re Enemy No. 1.
As climate change emerges as the latest front in Europe’s culture wars, can Green parties show that environmental policy is compatible with social justice?
A Skull Bone Discovered in Greece May Alter the Story of Human Prehistory
The bone, found in a cave, is the oldest modern human fossil ever discovered in Europe. It hints that humans began leaving Africa far earlier than once thought.
Merkel Is Seen Shaking Again, Renewing Health Concerns
It was the third time in less than a month that Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany had been seen trembling, but she insisted that her health was fine.
Iraqi Refugee Is Convicted in Germany of Raping and Murdering Teenage Girl
The man was sentenced to life in prison for killing the 14-year-old in a case that fueled outrage, particularly on the far right, at the handling of asylum seekers.
Deutsche Bank Scales Back Ambitions, Announcing Job Cuts and Reorganization
The bank that once symbolized German economic prowess is effectively abandoning hope of playing in the same league as Wall Street banks, and struggling to remain relevant.
A Political Murder and Far-Right Terrorism: Germany’s New Hateful Reality
The assassination of a local politician is raising tough questions about the country’s resolve to monitor and control far-right violence.